Sterling Silver and Synthetic Blue Spinel Capricornus Constellation Necklace

Description

The CAPRICORNUS constellation necklace is made entirely of sterling silver and little stars are brilliant cut synthetic* blue spinel (3.5 mm) The pendant measures roughly 60 x 40 mm ( ~ 2.4 x 1.6 inches) and the length of the necklace is 45 cm (18 inch). It has an extra 6 cm extension in case you prefer it a bit longer. This necklace is ready to ship and will arrive beautifully packed in a black box. * A synthetic gem material is one that is made in a laboratory, but which shares virtually all chemical, optical, and physical characteristics of its natural mineral counterpart. ****** Mythology: In Greek mythology, the CAPRICORNUS constellation is associated with the time the Olympian gods sought refuge in Egypt. Unfortunately, following their epic battle with the Titans, peace did not last for long, as the monster Typhon, son of the Titan Tartarus and Earth, sought revenge. Typhon was a fearsome fire-breathing creature, taller than mountains and with arms which possessed dragons' heads in place of fingers. The Olympian gods sought to escape by adopting various disguises: Zeus, a ram - Hera, a white cow, Bacchus (another version of the myth suggests Pan) a goat. As Typhon approached, Bacchus/Pan threw himself into the Nile but, in a panic, only succeeded in changing part of his body, ending up with a goat's body and the tail of a fish. Meanwhile, Zeus had been dismembered by Typhon, but was saved when Bacchus/Pan let out an ear-splitting yell, distracting the monster long enough for an agile Hermes to collect the supreme god's limbs and carefully restore him. In gratitude, Zeus transferred Bacchus/Pan to the heavens. (source: http://www.heavens-above.com/myth.aspx?con=cap) *********